Key Terms Chapter 21

Black Panthers African American organization founded to promote self-defense and civil rights. Began many programs to help poverty and better housing. Believed that non-violence was not the only way to achieve civil rights

United Farm Workers Union of Mexican American farm workers Wanted better working conditions and better pay

AIM American Indian Movement Led protests and participated in militaristic (semi-violent) activities such as: –Seizure of the Bureau of Indian Affairs –Occupation of Alcatraz –Standoff at Wounded Knee

Wounded Knee occupation Standoff that took place where the U.S. government massacred more than 200 Sioux in AIM took over the Pine Ridge reservation to call attention to the extreme poverty and 371 treaties that were broken.

Feminism Philosophy that emphasizes the importance of women’s equality

Gloria Steinem Founded Ms. Magazine Feminist leader

NOW National Organization for Women Goals of NOW: –1 equal job opportunities –2 improved wages –3 right to choose (anti- right to life)

Rowe v. Wade Controversial court case that legalized abortion

Pro-choice Argument: Women have the right to privacy. The government cannot tell a woman what is right or wrong. It is not clear when human life begins.

Pro-life Argument: The unborn baby has a right to life. Life begins at conception.

Ralph Nader Consumer and environmental activist Wrote a report and sued car companies to make automobiles more safe Almost single-handedly helped pass the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.

Environmentalism Movement that wanted less pollution and more regulation to protect the environment.

Silent Spring Book that attacked the use of chemicals. Argued that chemicals will stay in the food chain and pollute many living beings

Rachel Carson Marine biologist Wrote Silent Spring